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How do you see autism? Is it a gift or bad luck for the family?

snowhybiscuis @snowhybiscuis (1882) • Philippines 11 Jan 12

I've asked this question to solicit varying opinions on how people sees autism? How they feel having a child with autism and how parents cope with the situation. I saw this movie entitled Temple Grandin. The story was about an...

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how to deal with Autism

incredibleDNA @incredibleDNA (1742) • Philippines 15 Apr 10

Do you ever had a relative or someone close to you who has been affected with Autism? I do have a nephew whose just been diagnosed with ASD. It really saddened the family yet my cousin(the mom) is still in denial stage. Of course,...

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dealing with autism

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Do you believe it is ok to abort a mentally retarded child?

Sourceseeker @Sourceseeker (1197) • United States 12 Feb 10

I am a special education teacher, I work with special education children everyday. For some people they are not worthy of our time and should be banished to a closet or other non threatening area.For me they are God's children...

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Would it be fair of me to have another child?

MissAmie @MissAmie (717) • United States 25 Feb 09

I am the mother of 2 wonderful children. A 6 year old daughter and a 17 month old son. Our family is certainly not rich, but we make it and we love our children dearly. I never thought when I had my son that he would be my last...

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To anyone with a special needs child

MissAmie @MissAmie (717) • United States 8 Feb 09

Does your family treat your children differently? This question is especially meant for families with one or more normal and one special needs child. I have a 6 year old that is perfect...she's beautiful, super smart, sweet (but...

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Fragile x syndrome

MissAmie @MissAmie (717) • United States 28 Jan 09

How many of you parents out there have heard of this? Not many, I'm willing to bet. Did you know that Fragile X (also known as Martin Bell Syndrome) is the leading inherited cause of mental reatrdation? Did you know that it is...

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Fragile X syndrome and living with a developmentally delayed child

MissAmie @MissAmie (717) • United States 18 Jan 09

My son was recently diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome. It is a broad range disorder that can go from very mild to severe mental retardation. I would love to hear from other families that deal with these issues each day. I am so...

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July 22, 2008 is National Fragile X Awareness Day

schulzie @schulzie (4061) • United States 22 Jul 08

Today, July 22, 2008 is National Fragile X Awareness Day. Do you or someone you love have Fragile X Syndrome or are you or someone you know a carrier of Fragile X Syndrome? I am a carrier of Fragile X Syndrome and 3 of my 4...

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Mental retardation, did you know...?

cyberfluf @cyberfluf (4996) • Netherlands 12 Apr 08

... that it happens about 2 to 3 times more to men than to woman? This is because of the fact woman have two X-chromosomes and men have an X-chrosome and a Y-chrosome. When someone has a disorder in some cases this is due to...

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Friends with Mentally Challenged?

Frank @Creditmaxed (71) • South Africa 29 Mar 07

Have any of you being to a mentally challenged institution for a visit? I have been and it really was an eye-opener for me. From getting there my personal space was totally non-existent as patients would tug at my arm, touch my...

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If a child with complete mental damage is born to you , should you be allowed to

shogunly @shogunly (1397) • Libya 12 Feb 07

decide whether to let it live ? Please no humanity hypocrisy . If it is a mentally damaged human ,it will never appreciate neither life nor suffering ,so what is the point of going through all the pain and effort to maintain it...

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people with disabilities

kiah25 @kiah25 (128) • United States 27 Nov 06

What is the best way to help people with develpmental disabilities? I mean things such as down syndrome, mental retardation, and even things like autism. I feel like we need to do more to help people who fall into this...

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